Old men, and children ] Very appropriately united here, as the beginning and conclusion of life present nearly the same passions, appetites, caprices, and infirmities: yet in both the beneficence, all-sustaining power, and goodness of God are seen.

Verses 7-14 - Even in this world, dark and bad as it is, God is praised. The power of nature, be they ever so strong, so stormy, do what Godappoint them, and no more. Those that rebel against God's word, show themselve to be more violent than even the stormy winds, yet they fulfil it. Vie the surface of the earth, mountains and all hills; from the barren top of some, and the fruitfultops of others, we may fetch matter for praise. And assuredly creatures which have the powers of reason, ough to employ themselves in praising God. Let all manner of persons prais God. Those of every rank, high and low. Let us show that we are his saints by praising his name continually. He is not only our Creator but our Redeemer; who made us a people near unto him. We may by "the Horn of his people" understand Christ, whom God has exalted to be Prince and a Saviour, who is indeed the defence and the praise of all his saints, and will be so for ever. In redemption, that unspeakabl glory is displayed, which forms the source of all our hopes and joys May the Lord pardon us, and teach our hearts to love him more an praise him better __________________________________________________________________